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by sands904 on 4/16/2010 at 7:08 AM in Lance

So, I finally purchased a DNA test for Lance. I purchased it online from Wisdom Panel. When it arrived we just had to swab his cheek with the two enclosed swabs and send them back in the enclosed envelope. It has been almost 3 weeks and we just got the results.

From looks and behavior, my guess was he was German Shepherd and Siberian Husky and maybe some other breeds. When we adopted him the shelter told us he was a German Shepherd Mix and I have since had lots of people think he is a Husky or Shepherd when we are out walking.

According to the results, Lance has at least 25% Pembroke Welsh Corgi and at least 12.5% Irish Setter. When I first read this I was shocked but the more I looked as the coat, ears and facial features the more I think he might really have Corgi in him.

It was definitely an interesting process. I just wonder what the other 62.5% of him is :)
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by sands904 on 3/28/2010 at 6:25 PM in Logan

March has been the month from hell! We started at a new vet on February 23 and they are great but unfortunately we have been in there WAY TOO MANY TIMES since then. Logan's heart worm test, Lance's swollen face, Logan's Dental Cleaning, Lacey's Checkup, Lacey's Dental Cleaning...(see previous posts for more details).

The latest visit was on Friday. I decided to take Lacey and Logan to a nearby park for a walk. I almost always walk the dogs individually but every once in a while I walk 2 of them around our neighborhood together so I thought I would give it a shot somewhere else. I put their harnesses on and buckled them into their seats (Logan in the back seat and Lacey in her seat on the console). When we got there I opened the back door where Logan is and reached in to unhook Lacey. Logan tried to jump out of the car while still being hooked on his harness. I feel him slide along my side and hear a thud as he hits the side of the car. I bend down to grab him as he is hanging their and put him back in his seat to make sure he is okay. He is licking his mouth funny so I check it and there is a broken tooth in the front which is bleeding. I am of course freaking out and call my husband then the vet. Needless to say we didn't walk and he has to go in on Thursday and have that tooth removed also.

I don't know what is going on this month but I hope it stops and does not continue into April. I can't stand to see the dogs having problems and I can't afford much more of it ;)
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